The Illusion of Autonomy: How AI Rhetoric Shields Tech Giants from Accountability
By an Investigative Technology Desk Executive Overview Terms such as "runaway AI," "rogue agents," and "autonomous actors" dominate contemporary discourse. This powerful rhetorical framing implies that artificial intelligence systems are not merely awake and self-aware, but actively recalcitrant—harboring autonomous intent, independent desires, and even hostility toward their human creators. Prominent industry leaders—including Demis Hassabis of…
